Will India stop buying oil from Russia? US President Donald Trump has claimed that PM Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop Russian crude. The Ministry of External Affairs has denied being aware of any call between the two leaders. The Trump administration has exerted pressure on India to reduce Russian oil imports, alleging that these purchases finance Moscow's military operations in Ukraine. The US authorities implemented a 25% supplementary tariff on Indian exports to America as a consequence of Russian oil acquisitions, although similar measures were not enforced against other purchasing nations. China continues to be the largest procurer of Russian crude, but does not face any tariffs from the US on that account. Russia maintains its position as India's primary oi

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